Time:

7:00 p.m.

Place:

Council Chambers
Richmond City Hall

Present:

Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie
Councillor Linda Barnes
Councillor Derek Dang
Councillor Evelina Halsey-Brandt
Councillor Sue Halsey-Brandt
Councillor Rob Howard
Councillor Kiichi Kumagai
Councillor Bill McNulty
Councillor Harold Steves

 

City Clerk J. Richard McKenna

Call to Order:

Mayor Brodie called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

RES NO.

ITEM

MINUTES

R 02/22-1

1.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on Monday, November 25^th, 2002, and the minutes of the Inaugural Meeting of Council held on Monday, December 2^nd, 2002,  each be adopted as circulated.

CARRIED

AGENDA ADDITIONS & DELETIONS

R 02/22-2

It was moved and seconded

That the following bylaws be added to the Council Agenda as additional items for adoption:

(1)

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7328 (9111, 9131 and 9151 Blundell Road and 7731, 7771 and 7831 Heather Street);

(2)

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7438 (8060 Cambie Road); and

(3)

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7439 (8060 Cambie Road)

CARRIED

PRESENTATION

Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie presented Certificates of Commendation which had been awarded by the Governor General of Canada to Ms. Karyn Lippincott and Mr. Brian Otter, in recognition of their heroism in connection with rescuing people from a motor vehicle accident in Richmond on May 25, 2000.

The Manager, Parks Programs, Planning & Design, Mike Redpath, and Parks Coordinator Paul Morizawa presented the winners of the 2003 Street Banner Contest.  The winning entries were displayed to Council and the following artists presented with cheques by members of Council:
 

Carly Chan, Five Flowers
 

Bud Sakamoto and Serena Singh, in recognition of (i) the fact that Richmond is known as the Island City, by Nature. surrounded by the mighty Fraser River, and (ii) the Year of Fresh Water designation by the United Nations.
 

Natasha Lakos, Berries in the Field
 

Tina Yi-Ting Chen, Island Trails
 

Steve Bridger, Farms Fields
 

Ksenia Cheinman, Watergardens
 

Kenneth Chow, Cranberry Farm, and
 

Phil Fakaro, The Interurban Tram.

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

R 02/22-3

2.

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on agenda items (7:11 p.m.).

CARRIED

3.

Delegations from the floor on Agenda items
 

Item No. 12 2002 Richmond Tall Ship Financial Report

Mr. John Wong, 3858 McKay Drive, expressed concern about the deficit which resulted from the holding of the Tall Ships Festival.  He commented on specific costs shown in the report and questioned whether these figures were accurate. 

R 02/22-4

4.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (7:22 p.m.).

CARRIED

REGULAR (CLOSED) COUNCIL

5.

APPOINTMENTS TO THE RICHMOND PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD

R 02/22-5

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That Mr. Henry Beh and Mr. Keiron McConnell each be re‑appointed to the Richmond Public Library Board for a further two year term to expire on December 31, 2004; and

(2)

That Ms. Lyn Greenhill be appointed to the Richmond Public Library Board for a two year term to expire on December 31, 2004.

CARRIED

6.

APPOINTMENTS TO THE SISTER CITY COMMITTEE

R02/22-6

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That Ms. Danielle Alie; Mr. Jim Kojima and Mr. John Chen be appointed to the Sister City Committee for a three-year term expiring December 31, 2005.

(2)

That the Sister City Committees Operating Budget be approved for the year 2003 at $5,000.

CARRIED

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE
Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Chair

Mayor Brodie, in accordance with Section 231 of the Local Government Act, advised that he was in a potential conflict of interest as his wife was being recommended for appointment to the Richmond Family Court Committee, and he then left the meeting (7:24 p.m.).

Councillor Sue Halsey-Brandt assumed the Chair as Acting Mayor.

7.

APPOINTMENTS TO THE RICHMOND FAMILY COURT COMMITTEE

R 02/22-7

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That Aubrey (Jack) Hyman and Maria Malewska-Majblat be appointed to the Richmond Family Court Committee for one-year terms to expire December 31, 2003;

(2)

That Judy Assoon, Tracy Booth, Christine Brodie, Cheryl Rehm-Latiff, Manjit Sandhu, and Fred Ursel be re-appointed to the Richmond Family Court Committee for one-year terms to expire December 31, 2003; and

(3)

That the remaining vacancies on the Richmond Family Court Committee be re‑advertised early in 2003.

CARRIED

Mayor Brodie re-entered the meeting at 7:25 p.m., and assumed the Chair.

PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
Councillor Harold Steves, Chair

R 02/22-8

8.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Committee meeting held on Tuesday, November 26^th, 2002, be received for information.

CARRIED

9.

COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS TO THE RICHMOND AQUATIC SERVICES BOARD
 

R 02/22-9

It was moved and seconded

That Rosemary Mundigel, Judith Pettifer, Dyann Yamamura and Julie Halfnights each be appointed to the Richmond Aquatic Services Board for a two year term ending December 31, 2004.

CARRIED

10.

RICHMOND MUSEUM SOCIETY 2003 COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS
 

R 02/22-10

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That Mr. Jack Wong be appointed to the Richmond Museum Society Board for a period of two years ending December 31^st, 2004.

(2)

That Mr. Alexander Hupka be appointed to the Richmond Museum Society Board for a period of two years ending December 31^st, 2004.

CARRIED

10a.

BRITANNIA HERITAGE SHIPYARD ADVISORY BOARD APPOINTMENTS
 

R02/22-11

It was moved and seconded

That Mr. Jack Evans be appointed to the Britannia Heritage Shipyard Advisory Board for a two year term to expire December 31^st, 2004; that the three remaining vacant positions on the Board be re-advertised, and the recommended appointments be brought forward to Council in January.

CARRIED

11.

"Dog Sculptures" at the South Dyke Off Leash Area
(Report:  October 23/02, File No.:  7000-09-20-026) (REDMS No. 877743)
 

R02/22-12

It was moved and seconded

That an allocation of $22,000 be authorized from Project #40802, originally approved in the 2001 Capital Plan, for the development of the Dog Sculptures artwork (as per the report from the Manager, Policy Planning dated October 23rd, 2002).

CARRIED

12.

2002 Richmond Tall Ship Financial Report
(Report:  November 20/02, File No.:  7400-20-TALL1) (REDMS No. 900833, 885760, 904135)
 

R02/22-13

It was moved and seconded

That:

(1)

the Richmond Tall Ships 2002 event deficit of up to $475,000 be offset from the 2002 Council provisional budget;

(2)

the Richmond Tall Ships 2002 Coordinating Committee report be received for information;

(3)

the resignation of the Richmond Tall Ships 2002 Coordinating Committee be accepted with thanks; and;

(4)

all Tall Ships financial activity be concluded.

CARRIED

13.

Vancouver 2010 Winter Games Bid Letter of Support
(Report:  November 25/02, File No.:  7200-20-OLYM1) (REDMS No. 912591)
 

R02/22-14

It was moved and seconded

That the City forward a letter of support for the Vancouver 2010 Winter Games Bid Corporation to be included in the bid book being submitted to the International Olympic Committee in January 2003.

CARRIED

PLANNING COMMITTEE
Councillor Bill McNulty, Chair

R 02/22-15

14.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on Tuesday, December 3^rd, 2002, be received for information.

CARRIED

15.

APPOINTMENT TO THE VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY (YVRAA) ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE

R02/22-16

It was moved and seconded

That Mr. Paul Schaap be re-appointed to the Vancouver International Airport Authority (YVRAA) Environmental Advisory Committee for a two year term expiring on December 31, 2004. 

CARRIED

16.

CITIZEN REPRESENTATIVE TO YVR AERONAUTICAL NOISE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

R02/22-17

It was moved and seconded

That Mr. James Watson be re-appointed as a Citizen Representative to the Vancouver International Airport (YVR) Aeronautical Noise Management Committee (NMC) for a two year term expiring on December 31, 2004.

CARRIED

17.

APPOINTMENTS TO THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON THE ENVIRONMENT (ACE)

R02/22-18

It was moved and seconded

That the following persons each be appointed for two year terms, ending on December 31, 2004, to the Advisory Committee on the Environment:

●

Gordon Kibble

●

Randall Melnyk

●

David Moon

●

Paul Schaap

●

Louis Zivot

●

John Hopkins

●

Amador Remigio

●

David Crook, and

●

Dalip Sandhu.

CARRIED

18.

APPOINTMENTS TO THE CHILD CARE DEVELOPMENT BOARD

R02/22-19

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the following persons each be appointed for two-year terms to the Child Care Development Board until December 31, 2004:

(a)

Ms. Colleen Fox

(b)

Ms. Roop Nagra

(c)

Ms. Lesley Richardson

(2)

That the following persons each be re-appointed for two-year terms to the Child Care Development Board until December 31, 2004:

(a)

Ms. Susan Graf; and

(b)

Ms. Karen Iddins.

CARRIED

19.

APPOINTMENTS TO THE RICHMOND INTERCULTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE

R02/22-20

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That Mr. Norberto Balce be appointed for a one-year term to the Richmond Intercultural Advisory Committee until December 31, 2003.

(2)

That Constable Gary Law, representing the RCMP, Richmond Detachment, be appointed for a two-year term to the Richmond Intercultural Advisory Committee until December 31, 2004.

CARRIED

20.

APPOINTMENTS TO THE RICHMOND SENIORS ADVISORY COUNCIL

R02/22-21

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That Mr. Kenneth Levitt be appointed for a two-year term to the Richmond Seniors Advisory Council expiring on December 31, 2004.

(2)

That the following persons each be re-appointed for two-year terms to the Richmond Seniors Advisory Council expiring on December 31, 2004:

●

Ms. Olive Bassett

●

Ms. Susan Higginbotham

●

Mr. Shams Jilani

●

Ms. Carol Smith.

CARRIED

21.

APPOINTMENTS TO THE RICHMOND HERITAGE COMMISSION

R02/22-22

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That Bob Ransford, Graham Turnbull and Dana Westermark be re-appointed to the Heritage Commission for a two year term to expire December 31st, 2004.

(2)

That Sylvia Edigar be appointed to the Heritage Commission for a two year term to expire December 31st, 2004.

CARRIED

22.

APPOINTMENTS TO THE RICHMOND PUBLIC ART COMMISSION

R02/22-23

It was moved and seconded

That the following persons each be appointed to the Richmond Public Art Commission for:

( a)

A term of one (1) year (expiring December 31, 2003)

●

Valerie Jones

(b)

A term of two (2) years (expiring December 31, 2004)

●

Mr. Chris Keatley

●

Mr. Dan Campbell

●

Mr. Leo Mol

●

Mr. Dick Aporta.

CARRIED

23.

BUSINESS REGULATION BYLAW 7148, AMENDMENT BYLAW 7557
(Report:  Nov. 22/02, File No.:  8060-20-7557) (REDMS No. 911630)
 

R02/22-24

It was moved and seconded

That Bylaw No. 7557 which amends Schedule A of Business Regulation Bylaw No. 7148 to include 7988 Alderbridge Way among the geographic areas in which a video arcade may operate, be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

CARRIED

24.

APPLICATIONS FOR REZONING

( A)

NICHOLAS POON
(RZ 02-215963 - Report:  Nov. 8/02, File No.:  8060-20-7554) (REDMS No. 902409, 902928, 902929)

( B)

BOB HOURIE
(RZ 02-217679 - Report:  Nov. 13/02, File No.:  8060-20-7555) (REDMS No. 903528, 904224, 904226)

( C)

BOB KOONER
(RZ 02-218170 - Report:  Nov. 14/02, File No.:  8060-20-7556) (REDMS No. 904319, 904516, 904518)

R02/22-25

It was moved and seconded

That each of the following bylaws be introduced and given first reading:

(1)

Bylaw No. 7554, for the rezoning of 8360, 8380 and 8420 No. 2 Road from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E) to Comprehensive Development District (CD/123);

(2)

Bylaw No. 7555, for the rezoning of 11631 and 11651 Bird Road from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E) to Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area D (R1/D); and

(3)

Bylaw No. 7556, for the rezoning of 6431/6451 Chatsworth Road from Two-Family Housing District (R5) to Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area B (R1/B).

CARRIED

25.

CHILD CARE DEVELOPMENT STATUTORY RESERVE FUND EXPENDITURES
(Report:  Nov. 15/02, File No.:  8060-20-7346/7376; 1075-12) (REDMS No. 905916, 720874, 661019)
 

R02/22-26

It was moved and seconded

That $20,836 be provided from the Child Care Statutory Reserve Fund in the following amounts:

$4,165 to Riverside children's Centre for toys and equipment;

$5,742 to Hamilton Community Association Out-of-School Care and Kindercare for furnishings and equipment;

$350 to Little Wings Day Care for infant playground equipment;

$1,514 to Treehouse Early Learning Centre for playground equipment;

$2,065 to Bowling Green children's Centre for an infant quad stroller (4 seats); and

$7,000 to South Arm Community Association Out-of-School Care and Kindercare for equipment.

CARRIED

COUNCILLOR EVELINA HALSEY-BRANDT

26.

BYLAWS 7370 AND 7371
(Report:  Dec. 4/02, File No.:  8060-20-7370/7371) (REDMS No. 920682)
 

R02/22-27

It was moved and seconded

That Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 7370 and Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 7371, for property at 14791 Steveston Highway, each be abandoned.

DEFEATED

OPPOSED:  Mayor Brodie
Cllr. Barnes
Dang
S. Halsey-Brandt
Howard
Kumagai
McNulty
Steves

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

R 02/22-28

27.

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the minutes and the Chairs report for the meeting held on November 27^th, 2002, be received for information.

(2)

That the recommendation of the Panel to authorize the issuance of a Development Permit (DP 02-213623) for the property at 8480 Granville Avenue, be endorsed, and the Permit so issued.

(3)

That the modifications to the environmentally sensitive area at 21720 Fraserwood Way be deemed to be in general compliance with the Development Permit (DP 92-316) issued for that property.

CARRIED

FINANCE & CORPORATE SERVICES DIVISION

28.

Development Cost Charges Imposition Bylaw
(Report:  Dec. 5/02, File No.:  8060-20-7369) (REDMS No. 920486, 841060)
 

R02/22-29

It was moved and seconded

That Development Cost Charges Imposition Bylaw No. 7369 be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

CARRIED

OPPOSED:  Cllr. Barnes
McNulty
Steves

PUBLIC DELEGATIONS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS

R 02/22-30

29.

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on non‑agenda items (8:36 p.m.).

CARRIED

Mr. Orval Chapman, of Jones Road, spoke about the work of Amnesty International, and requested the proclamation of December 10^th, 2002, as Human Rights Day in Richmond.

R 02/22-31

It was moved and seconded

That December 10^th, 2002 be proclaimed as Human Rights Day in Richmond.

CARRIED

R 02/22-32

30.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (8:40 p.m.).

CARRIED

RATIFICATION OF COMMITTEE ACTION

R02/22-33

It was moved and seconded

That Council ratify the action of the Committee of the Whole in directing that December 10^th, 2002 be proclaimed as Human Rights Day in Richmond.

CARRIED

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

R 02/22-34

It was moved and seconded

That the following bylaws be adopted:
 

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7328 (9111, 9131 and 9151 Blundell Road and 7731, 7771 and 7831 Heather Street);

St. Albans Development Cost Charge Sub-Area Reserve Fund Transfer Bylaw No. 7417

Development Cost Charges Bylaw No. 5323, Amendment Bylaw No. 7419

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7438 (8060 Cambie Road);
 

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7439 (8060 Cambie Road)
 

Traffic Bylaw No. 5870, Amendment Bylaw No. 7548

Sanitary Sewer System and Drainage System Bylaw No. 7551

Waterworks & Water Rates Bylaw No. 5637, Amendment Bylaw No. 7552; and

Solid Waste & Recycling Regulation Bylaw No. 6803, Amendment Bylaw No. 7553.

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

R 02/22-35

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (8:45 p.m.).

CARRIED

Certified a true and correct copy of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Richmond held on Monday, December 9^th, 2002.

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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)

City Clerk (J. Richard McKenna)